The 1916 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916, in order to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. Democratic nominee Wallace Crossley defeated Republican nominee Roy F. Britton, as well as several other candidates.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 1, 1916, and saw the nomination of Democratic candidate Wallace Crossley and Republican candidate Roy F. Britton.
Democratic primary Results
Republican primary Results
General election On election day, November 7, 1916, Democratic nominee Wallace Crossley won the election by a margin of 14,581 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Roy F. Britton, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Crossley was sworn in on January 8, 1917.
Results
See also 1916 Missouri gubernatorial election
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